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While Aadhaar is a preferred KYC document for opening bank accounts, the majority of bank executive calls it a mandatory document and ask for a photocopy of the same. The same goes for obtaining a mobile SIM.
The statement also suggested citizens to use a masked Aadhaar which displays only the last 4 digits of Aadhaar number. It can be downloaded from UIDAI’s official website.
The govt, which has recently issued an advisory warning people to not share the photocopy of Aadhaar cards with any organisations as it can be misused, has withdrawn with immediate effect amid the possibility of the misinterpretation.